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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,501, 438,662.38 and 152,183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,501, 438,662.38 and 152,183.08 is: 228,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,501 : 438,662.38 = 152,183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,501/438,662.38 = 152,183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,501x = 438,662.38 × 152,183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,501x = 66,756,992,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,756,992,068.53/292,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,228.25

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